Sliding lock barbell adapter

Abstract

A sliding lock barbell adapter is disclosed. The adapter is configured to quickly convert a standard barbell into one that can perform multiple exercises safely and with proper form. The adapter is preferably made from tubular steel with a lower and upper jaw positioned in a unique manner allowing for proper body form and comfort while exercising with reduced risk of injury. The positioning of the jaw allows for the spring-loaded locking pins to pivot the bar in place. Additionally, foam interior padding increases slip resistance and comfort.

We claim: 
     
       1. A sliding lock barbell adapter configured to connect to a handle of a barbell comprising:
 a lower jaw; 
 a sliding upper jaw, said sliding upper jaw disposed adjacent to said lower jaw; 
 wherein said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw are configured to circumscribe the handle of the barbell securely such that the barbell cannot move laterally between said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw; 
 a left handle, said left handle disposed perpendicularly to said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw; 
 a right handle, said right handle disposed perpendicularly to said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw; 
 a connecting handle, said connecting handle disposed parallel to said sliding upper jaw and said lower jaw; 
 a first locking pin, said first locking pin disposed on said sliding upper jaw, in removable communication with said left handle; and 
 a second locking pin, said second locking pin disposed on said sliding upper jaw in removable communication with said right handle. 
 
     
     
       2. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 1 , wherein said first locking pin and said second locking pin are disposed under said connecting handle. 
     
     
       3. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 interior slip resistant padding, said interior slip resistant padding disposed on said sliding upper jaw and on said lower jaw; 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is disposed between the barbell and the sliding upper jaw; and 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is disposed between the barbell and the lower jaw. 
 
     
     
       4. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 3 , wherein said interior slip resistant padding is compressed when said sliding upper jaw is closed against said lower jaw around the barbell. 
     
     
       5. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 3 , wherein said first locking pin and said second locking pin are spring-loaded. 
     
     
       6. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 2 , wherein said first locking pin and said second locking pin are spring-loaded. 
     
     
       7. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 2 , wherein said right handle is parallel to said left handle. 
     
     
       8. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 interior slip resistant padding, said interior slip resistant padding disposed on said sliding upper jaw and on said lower jaw; 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is disposed between the barbell and the sliding upper jaw; and 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is disposed between the barbell and the lower jaw. 
 
     
     
       9. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 8 , wherein said interior slip resistant padding is compressed when said sliding upper jaw is closed against said lower jaw around the barbell. 
     
     
       10. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 1 , wherein said first locking pin and said second locking pin are spring-loaded. 
     
     
       11. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 1 , wherein said right handle is parallel to said left handle. 
     
     
       12. A sliding lock barbell adapter configured to connect to a handle of a barbell comprising:
 a lower jaw; 
 a sliding upper jaw, said sliding upper jaw disposed adjacent to said lower jaw; 
 wherein said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw are configured to circumscribe the handle of the barbell securely such that the barbell cannot move laterally between said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw; 
 a left handle, said left handle disposed perpendicularly to said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw; 
 a right handle, said right handle disposed perpendicularly to said lower jaw and said sliding upper jaw; 
 a connecting handle, said connecting handle disposed parallel to said sliding upper jaw and said lower jaw; 
 interior slip resistant padding, said interior slip resistant padding disposed on said sliding upper jaw and on said lower jaw; 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is disposed between the barbell and the sliding upper jaw; 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is disposed between the barbell and the lower jaw; 
 wherein said interior slip resistant padding is configured to compress when said sliding upper jaw is closed against said lower jaw; 
 a first locking pin, said first locking pin disposed on said sliding upper jaw, in removable communication with said left handle; and 
 a second locking pin, said second locking pin disposed on said sliding upper jaw in removable communication with said right handle. 
 
     
     
       13. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 12 , wherein said first locking pin and said second locking pin are disposed under said connecting handle. 
     
     
       14. The sliding lock barbell adapter of  claim 13 , wherein said right handle and said left handle extend up beyond said connecting handle.